Thanks to everyone who attended Wednesday’s CLP, Value Added: Objects for Sale and Saving. And an extra-big thanks to Scott and Helen for their informative and engaging presentations!
Category: Events
Work Smart Workshop
Work Smart Workshop: Search Alerts Date: March 21, 2013 Time: 2:30 – 3:30 pm Location: James B. Duke Library, Room 041 When you think of doing literature research, what are the first two words that come to mind? If they’re not “Automatic” and “Effortless” you should come learn more about making resources work for you . . .Continue reading Work Smart Workshop
CLP: Value Added
Value Added: Objects for Sale and Saving March 20, 2013 4:30 pm James B. Duke Library, Pitts Room CLP An auctioneer and a curator discuss the concept of value on March 20, 2013 at 4:30 pm in the Pitts Room of the James B. Duke Library. Scott Derrick, a Furman employee and certified auctioneer, will . . .Continue reading CLP: Value Added
Mock Trial Tournament
Furman University boasts an award-winning and nationally-ranked mock trial program. Furman University will host the Carol N. Ney National Mock Trial Tournament Friday, March 15 through Sunday, March 17. Trials will be held in the James B. Duke Library, Rooms 041 and 043. Trials are open to the public. Twenty-four teams from 10 states and . . .Continue reading Mock Trial Tournament
Winner Announced: Blind Date With A Book
During the month of February, the library invited students, faculty, and staff to go on a blind date with a book. A wide variety of books were wrapped in brown paper and placed on display. Participants were asked to check out one of the specially wrapped books and turn in a Rate Your Date slip . . .Continue reading Winner Announced: Blind Date With A Book
Librarian Scholarship Recipient
The Furman Libraries are pleased to announce the 2013 Ethel Carlisle Southern Librarian Scholarship recipient. The scholarship, established in 1985, is available to a Furman rising or graduating senior who anticipates becoming a Librarian or a Furman graduate who has been accepted into an American Library Association accredited graduate program. This year’s recipient of the . . .Continue reading Librarian Scholarship Recipient
Maximizing theSEARCH
Work smarter, not harder. These hands-on workshops will highlight services and products to save you time and energy. From managing references to receiving search results in your email, we can show you how to take your research to the next level. This weeks workshop is all about maximizing theSEARCH Maximizing theSEARCH Date: February 21, 2013 . . .Continue reading Maximizing theSEARCH
Blind Date With A Book
The Library is playing matchmaker. Between now and Valentine’s Day, check out a specially wrapped book from our display. Going out on a blind date is a lot like opening up a new book – you never know what kind of experience you’re going to have. Who knows, maybe there’s a future for the two . . .Continue reading Blind Date With A Book
Scholarship Opportunity
Have you been energized by your studies and research at Furman? Do you want to work in a field rich with information and learning? Then a career in Library and Information Science may be what you’re looking for. Knowledge is empowering and as a librarian you will shape the way people access and interact with . . .Continue reading Scholarship Opportunity
E-Books–Work Smart!!
Academic E-Book Work Smart Workshop Date: Thursday, January 24, 2013 Time: 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Location: James B. Duke Library 043 Overwhelmed by the world of academic eBooks? Let us show you the basics of tracking down an eBook through the Furman Libraries, and the possibilities for what you will encounter. Bring your laptop, . . .Continue reading E-Books–Work Smart!!